Getting to the Reading Room
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Free hopper bus
The University runs free Hopper bus services between its main Campuses.
- There is a direct hopper bus from the main University Park campus to our location at King's Meadow campus.
- These buses run every half-hour during weekday office hours.
- The bus stops at various points around University Park, including East Drive, and opposite the Gatehouse on the Derby Road entrance to Jubilee Campus.
- There is one bus stop at King's Meadow, right outside the main entrance and Reception.
Hopper bus timetables are available on the University website.
Other bus services
- The Trentbarton Skylink bus goes from the City to Abbey Street every 20 minutes. Then walk for 15-20 minutes, along Lenton Lane, to King's Meadow Campus.
- The L53 goes along Clifton Boulevard between Arnold and Clifton approximately every 30 minutes. Alight at the Lenton Lane footbridge, turn left onto Lenton Lane and walk for 5-10 minutes.
Arriving by train or taxi
- Visitors arriving by train should alight at Nottingham train station and take a bus or taxi.
- A taxi will take about 15 minutes to reach King's Meadow Campus from Nottingham city centre.
- Taxi drivers may not recognise 'King's Meadow Campus' but they should know the location if you mention 'Carlton Television Studios' (the former occupants of the site).
Arriving by car
- Maps and directions to King's Meadow Campus.
- You will need to stop at a staffed security gate. State that you are visiting Manuscripts and Special Collections.
- There is a pay and display visitor's car park. Charges are: Free up to 30 minutes, £5 up to 2 hours, £7 up to 4 hours, and £10 for all day.
Arriving by bicycle
- King's Meadow Campus is well served by cycle paths. For route maps, see the Cycling in Nottingham page on the Nottingham City Council website.
- Cycle racks are available at the campus, just beyond the main entrance to Reception.
Arriving by tram
- The closest tram stop to King's Meadow Campus is Gregory Street on the Hucknall-Toton Lane line, which passes through the city centre and Nottingham Railway Station. Trams run every 7 to 15 minutes.
- From the Gregory Street stop, walk for 10 minutes, along Lenton Lane, to King's Meadow Campus.